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First, let’s consider John Harbaugh. Harbaugh is coaching for his future in Baltimore. He is coaching for the professional futures of his assistants. A trip to the playoffs in 2018 would secure their collective future in 2019 and at (4-4) that remains a possibility. Would they really want to get rid of Suggs, Yanda, Williams or Smith?

Does that improve their team, particularly when they still control their destiny?

Of course not!

As for Williams and Smith, given their below average level of play in 2018, what team would be able to afford and willingly absorb the $9.25M and $9.0M prorated base salaries? What team would want to? Not only that, trading Williams would push $14M of dead money on to the books in 2019, a year during which the Ravens finally may enjoy some cap space to do a little roster augmentation via free agency.

Hey Jason, since you’re dishing suggestions, I’ve got one for you. Before you go spouting off about how NFL professionals such as Ozzie Newsome and Eric DeCosta should manage their team’s roster, take a deep breath and think it through first.

You won’t sound so misinformed.

You know, like those Tweets about the Orioles.

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Tony is the founder EutawStreetReport.com and RussellStreetReport.com. His work has been featured on various sports websites and he hosts The Russell Street Report and Armchair Quarterback both seen and heard on Fanimal Radio. Among his favorite things in life are his wife, kids, family, friends, The Beatles, Breaking Bad, Gladiator, The Godfather, Guinness, orange crushes, meatballs and Key West, not necessarily in that order. Follow Tony on Twitter @RSRLombardi. More from Tony Lombardi

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Lombardi’s Way - A column from the 24×7 founder that focuses on the Ravens, the NFL, Baltimore, the world of sports or life’s inspirations.

Word on The Street - In the spirit of the CBS Sports Minute with Boomer Esiason, RSR brings you Word on The Street, a 90 second (or less) podcast on topics exclusively relating to the Baltimore Ravens.

Ravens Links - We’ll give you the best stories about the Ravens from around the web three times per week.

The Fanimal - If you are an animal about the Baltimore Ravens, then you are a Fanimal! Follow the Russell Street Report blog Fanimal Crackers!

The Edgar Awards - The Edgar Awards will range from the Maryland county that is home to the best Ravens fans to the best Ravens podcast; from the best collection of displaced fans to the best local craft brews that should be part of your next tailgating party.

The Road to RSR - Our writers explains their journeys as fans and how they came to write for our little corner of sports media.